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1856 On The Abbot of Waltham's House, in the Parish of Saint Mary-At-Hall, London.
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Author's Presentation Copy, First Edition, Leather Binding, Original Binding, Signed, Very Scarce
The first edition in book form, first published in the 'Archaeologia Volume XXXVI'.
A very scarce study.
The author's presentation copy, with his inscription to the title page; "Mr J Smith with G. R. Corners compliments".
A fascinating study on Waltham's House in St Mary-at-Hill by George Richard Corner. The work covers the history of the 'Waltham's House' which was was built to accommodate the Abbots of Waltham Abbey when they had business in London. The work covers the purchase of the ground and the building of the house by Abbot Walter, and the history of the house discovered through antiquarian records and documents.
In contemporary half calf with marbled paper to the boards.
Condition
Bound in contemporary half calf with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, fading and loss to the spine, with marks to the boards and rubbing to the extremities, spine and boards. Internally firmly bound with lightly age toned pages with light spotting, heavier to the front and rear. Author's signature to the title page.
Good
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